Posts by James Thole
Things to Do in Fort Lauderdale in 2019
Our Fort Lauderdale flight training academy is located at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), on the southeast coast of Florida. If you’re visiting our campus, or already a student, there’s plenty to do in Fort Lauderdale when you don’t have flying on your brain. It’s hard to beat the weather in Ft. Lauderdale so…
Read MoreThings to Do In Memphis: Fall 2019
If you’re visiting our Memphis campus or are one of our students make sure to get out and explore everything Memphis has to offer. Memphis is known for its connection to blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and out of this world BBQ. If you love good food and good music you’re going to like Memphis. Let’s…
Read MoreA Brief History of the Federal Aviation Administration
The modern age of powered flight began in 1903 with the Wright brothers. The twelve-second flight set the stage for the development of the first practical airplane in 1905. The rest of the world recognized what was set into motion and as a result, the early 20th century witnessed countless aviation developments. Dangers of Early…
Read MoreHeroes in Flight: Chesley Sullenberger
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is a former US Airlines pilot, who successfully landed his passenger plane on the Hudson River after it struck a flock of Canada geese. His successful landing saved all 155 passengers aboard his aircraft, and propelled him into hero status among pilots. Commercial Pilot Hero Chesley had been piloting commercial planes for…
Read MoreTop 5 Private Aviation Career Opportunities
When people think of industries with job shortages aviation is not one of them. The need for jobs in the aviation industry continues to increase. While there are plenty of openings at commercial airlines, many looking for jobs are overlooking the job available in the private aviation industry. The following is a look at the…
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